Others who died on August 9

Take a focused look at the others who passed away on August 9. Dive into curated bios, achievements, and cultural milestones verified by our editors.

• 2012 Al Freeman

  Al Freeman Jr. was an acclaimed American actor, director, and educator, best known for his significant contribution to stage, television, and film, including his groundbreaking role as Captain Ed Hall on the soap opera 'One Life to Live.' [bio]